San Marcos Jobs Overview

San Marcos has the 461st largest population in the United States. The population grew by 34.6% from 2010 to 2015, which was faster than the national average. San Marcos is part of the Austin metro area. Unemployment in the Austin area is 2%, which is lower than the national average, and is getting better. Austin has the 32nd largest local economy in the US, and a low cost of living. The average pay for jobs in San Marcos is below average at $49,560, and the median cost of a home in San Marcos is $134,800, which is below the national average. 32% of workers in San Marcos hold a bachelors degree or higher (above average), and 86% of workers have a high school degree (above average). Driving to work is especially common in San Marcos. 77% of San Marcos workers drive to work alone, 0% take public transit, 12% carpool, and 9% walk. People in San Marcos spend an average of 20 minutes commuting to work, which is shorter than the national average of 26 minutes.